Golf Club of Lebanon
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Established | 1923 |
| Type | private |
| Greens | Tifdwarf Bermuda |
| Website | www.golfcluboflebanon.com |
Golf Club of Lebanon is a country club and golf course located in Beirut, Lebanon. The club was originally opened in Khalde in 1923.[1] Today, the course occupies 420,000 square meters in one of the last green spaces in Beirut. The 18-hole course meets international standards and the club also includes facilities for swimming, tennis, football, squash, chess, and other activities.[2]
Due to the club's geopolitical position, it has come under threat throughout its history.[3][4] In 1982, the fairways of the course were bulldozed by the Israeli army during the siege of Beirut.[5] In 2023, it was reported that Hezbollah was looking to acquire the course's grounds.[6]
As of 2024, it is the only golf course in Lebanon.[1][7]
References
- ^ a b Kynaston, Matthew. "Postcard from Beirut: Strife is par for the course at Lebanon's only golf club". The National. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Lebanon golf club in drive to survive country's economic crisis". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ Rose, David (2021-10-16). "Rival factions are ripping Lebanon apart. Even golf is in their crosshairs". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Lebanon's only golf club plays on through threats and intimidation". The National. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "The bunkers on Beirut's golf course are in the crosshairs". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Hezbollah tees up to close historic Beirut golf course - analysis". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
- ^ "Meet this 66-year-old from Lebanon who saw bombs dropping from the sky during his flight to compete in the Asia-Pacific Amateur". GolfDigest.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.